About Us

We are an internet-based Canadian law firm specializing in Canadian trademark registrations since 1999.

We’ve dealt with over 1,900 Canadian trademark matters for Canadian and international clients.

We’ve dealt with over 550 U.S. trademark matters for Canadian clients.

We have over 40 years combined legal experience and 30 years combined trademark experience.

Over 96% of our work is based on flat fees. The meter is not ticking.

Why Choose Smuglers?

The Meter Isn’t Ticking:
We’ll quote you a fixed fee for each part of the process.Fair Pricing – Not Too High and Not Too Low:
We offer excellent value for the expertise and experience we bring to your trademark needs. We have a lean virtual operation and do all our business over the internet.Our Firm – Not Too Big and Not Too Small:
We are a big enough firm to share expertise and ensure you can always reach someone. We are small enough to avoid bureaucracy and to get to know each client’s individual needs.Great Service: You’ll hear back from us in internet time, not lawyer time. Our emails are clear and concise, with summaries of what action you need to take. We welcome any questions you might have, and will answer them without any extra charge.Peace Of Mind:
We will take care of everything for you in a competent and capable manner. Period.We Do U.S. Trademark Registrations:
We are registered and insured to do U.S. trademark registrations for Canadians. You’ll only be dealing with one contact for both marks and our fees are in Canadian dollars. We specialize in coordinating Canadian and U.S. applications to maximize the benefits while minimizing your cost.Insurance:
As a law firm, we carry Errors and Omissions insurance coverage from LawPro.

Who We Are

Jack Smugler

Our principal is Jack Smugler, a Jack of all trades. Jack credits his personal and business philosophy to his father – a tailor from Poland who arrived in Canada after the war with no money or family but who built a new life, family and business based on honesty, integrity and service.

Jack’s trademark-related credentials include:

Registered Trademark Agent for Canadian and U.S. trademarks

Member of Law Society of Upper Canada since 1981

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Western Ontario

Master of Laws (LLM), University of Ottawa

Member, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

Some of Jack’s prior activities and jobs include:

Mechanical Technology Diploma from the B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Outward Bound winter course, Keremos, B.C.

Manager, Bella Bella Shipyard (B.C.)

Founder and first Executive-Director of London Community Homes (London, Ontario)

Tunde Nemeth

Tunde was born in Hungary and grew up in Toronto after escaping the 1956 revolution as a babe in her father’s arms. She moved to Ottawa some 30 years ago to attend Carleton University and somehow ended up staying. Tunde has always worked with words, as a writer, editor, student of literature and teacher of writing, and now as a trademark agent. She has also done some coaching and workshops in business development, personal development, ADD/ADHD, and Reiki. As a trademark agent she gets to do both — work with people and work with words. Tunde also loves to sing and play guitar. Formal credentials and affiliations include:

Registered Trademark Agent for Canadian and U.S. trademarks

B.A., Carleton University (English)

M.A., Carleton University (Canadian Studies)

Certificate in Adult Education, St. Francis Xavier University

Member, Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

Tim Baker

Tim was born and raised in Saskatchewan. He joined the firm as an articling student in 2006 and has been with us since. Tim is an avid music festival attendee and, most importantly, a happy father of two young kids. He also has a borderline psychotic obsession with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Formal credentials and affiliations include: